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Why SMART Pilates is the Perfect Addition to Your Fitness Routine – Especially as You Age

Posted October 2024

When it comes to building strength, improving flexibility, and boosting overall wellness, SMART Pilates checks all the boxes.

Whether you're new to fitness or a seasoned athlete, this low-impact exercise offers a host of benefits that make it well worth adding to your routine—especially as you get older.

Stronger Muscles, Better Balance, and Less Pain

At the heart of SMART Pilates is its focus on strengthening your muscles, particularly your core. These deep muscles help support your spine, improve posture, and enhance balance. Regular Pilates practice can relieve tension and reduce pain, especially in areas like the back and neck—ideal for those of us who spend too much time sitting or working at a desk.

Muscle Maintenance as You Age

As we get older, maintaining muscle mass can be more challenging. Natural muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, makes it harder to build new muscle, which is why simply retaining muscle becomes so important.

SMART Pilates is a fantastic way to combat this, focusing on controlled movements that help maintain and even improve muscle strength, all while enhancing flexibility and mobility. This combination is key to staying active and healthy as we age.

A Real-Life Example

“I’ve been working with bodies for over 25 years, and one of the most powerful things I’ve seen is how Pilates, especially our SMART approach, can help people retain strength, mobility, and confidence in their body as they age,” says Belinda Johnson, Allied Health Care Worker and Founder of SMART Pilates. “It’s all about working smarter, not harder, to get the best results for long-term wellness.”

A Workout for Everyone

One of the best things about SMART Pilates is that it’s highly adaptable.

Whether you’re practicing on a mat or using a reformer machine, the exercises can be modified to suit your individual fitness level. Its low-impact nature is easy on the joints but still provides a powerful workout. This makes it ideal for people of all ages and abilities, whether you’re recovering from injury, just starting out, or looking to maintain your fitness as you age.

Ease into It with Care

Before starting any new workout, including SMART Pilates, it’s always a good idea to check in with your healthcare provider, especially if you have existing injuries or health conditions. They can guide you on any necessary modifications to ensure a safe and effective workout.

The Bottom Line

SMART Pilates is a game changer when it comes to strengthening muscles, improving balance, and relieving pain. And as we age, its emphasis on muscle retention and joint-friendly exercises becomes even more valuable. Whether you're using a mat or reformer, SMART Pilates is an accessible, low-impact way to stay fit, flexible, and strong at any stage of life.

Give it a try—you’ll feel the difference!

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